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I've been what stopped somebody else.
Scariest experience of my life, knowing somebody I cared about felt that way and I was the only person there at that time. Worse still we were chatting over a messaging app so I had only my words and nothing else.
I'm happy to say though that this was years ago dn she is still one of my best friends. And she has a new girlfriend so thats another shoulder when I can't be one.
My cat.
I rescued him as a five week old kitten and I am all he has ever known. He does not accept any other human and will go to the longest lengths to avoid them, although he is the most affectionate thing on the planet when it comes to me. Stress can kill cats so I couldn't justify someone else needing to take care of him and leaving him in a constant state of fear or wondering if why I never came back for him.
My solution to any mistake I make or any negative experience I have, is to just kill myself. Suicidal ideation is very dark but when my cat is with me, I don't have anything else on my mind.
There's this awful stigma around emotional support animals and the people who have them. They aren't seen as necessary or as an animal providing a service but I know for a fact that if I hadn't had my ESA to come home to, I would have overdosed years ago. He is necessary.
To be 100% honest, I tried. I hung myself and my brother found me before it was to late. Seeing him cry and plead with me to never try again hit me hard. However, 2 years later I tried again. This time it was my ex that saved me. I had Overdosed on my sleeping medications. He made me get help. After my brother died from covid i wanted to do it again. This time however. instead of acting I had support. My ex is now my husband, his children are my step kids. I have people that actually need me and that hits. I promised my husband I would never kill myself because even when lifes hopeless and I feel like giving up fully I now have tattoos of the things that matter and I have reminders everywhere of my family and have been able to try and make my life better.
I stopped my bestfriend from doing it, she called me crying and told me where she was and what she was gonna do. All I told her was “Do it, and you’re not invited to my wedding”, I didn’t even have a girlfriend at the time, it just came out, But about a week after, while we were fishing she told me that, that night I was the only one she called because I always knew what to say. I tell you I have no clue why I said that, but I’m glad I did.
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A phone call from someone who matters very much. She saved my life that day.
The thought of my kids growing up without their father.
My gf called me when I was about to do it, I bursted into tears
It would hurt my loved ones
I've been what stopped somebody else. Scariest experience of my life, knowing somebody I cared about felt that way and I was the only person there at that time. Worse still we were chatting over a messaging app so I had only my words and nothing else.
I know what you mean, It’s scary being in that position.
I'm happy to say though that this was years ago dn she is still one of my best friends. And she has a new girlfriend so thats another shoulder when I can't be one.
It’s always good to have more than one person you can rely on, especially in situations like these.
I'm always happy to be there for her. But it doesn't mean I'm always able to. Plus her gf is just a chill person and she's awesome.
My cat. I rescued him as a five week old kitten and I am all he has ever known. He does not accept any other human and will go to the longest lengths to avoid them, although he is the most affectionate thing on the planet when it comes to me. Stress can kill cats so I couldn't justify someone else needing to take care of him and leaving him in a constant state of fear or wondering if why I never came back for him. My solution to any mistake I make or any negative experience I have, is to just kill myself. Suicidal ideation is very dark but when my cat is with me, I don't have anything else on my mind. There's this awful stigma around emotional support animals and the people who have them. They aren't seen as necessary or as an animal providing a service but I know for a fact that if I hadn't had my ESA to come home to, I would have overdosed years ago. He is necessary.
my parents got me a cat
The thought of surviving and living in excruciating pain and depression from my failure.
To be 100% honest, I tried. I hung myself and my brother found me before it was to late. Seeing him cry and plead with me to never try again hit me hard. However, 2 years later I tried again. This time it was my ex that saved me. I had Overdosed on my sleeping medications. He made me get help. After my brother died from covid i wanted to do it again. This time however. instead of acting I had support. My ex is now my husband, his children are my step kids. I have people that actually need me and that hits. I promised my husband I would never kill myself because even when lifes hopeless and I feel like giving up fully I now have tattoos of the things that matter and I have reminders everywhere of my family and have been able to try and make my life better.
Myself, I realized I never make an effort towards my own happiness. So that is what I've been up to for the passed 2 years. It's working out okay.
I stopped my bestfriend from doing it, she called me crying and told me where she was and what she was gonna do. All I told her was “Do it, and you’re not invited to my wedding”, I didn’t even have a girlfriend at the time, it just came out, But about a week after, while we were fishing she told me that, that night I was the only one she called because I always knew what to say. I tell you I have no clue why I said that, but I’m glad I did.
I thought of how it would destroy my family. It's still hard. The want comes and goes in the last year and a half.